Power



Power
3"x5"

 Don't we all wish we had magic powers.  I could definitely use them to get all the chores done -- nothing too big, just a clean bathroom and Mt. Laundry put away neatly.  And the driving, I could do without the 1.5 hours of driving/waiting for kids every day.  But of course it can't be that easy.

The truth is I know where real power comes from.  I'm just a little too scared to be that vulnerable.  I'm learning to trust, although I've taken a few steps backwards in the past few years.  Today's goal, step out of my shell more.

Spirit

Spirit
3"x5"

When I think of spirit my first thought is high school cheer leading.  "We've got spirit, yes we do.  We've got spirit.  How 'bout you?" No, I wasn't a cheerleader--more of a goofy nerd who was just trying to find her way like everyone else.  But that wasn't what I was aiming for with this little quilt.  Instead, I meant the spirit inside that longs to fly with grace and beauty.  Sometimes I'm not sure if I've really come that far from those days longer ago than I really want to admit.  Other times, I feel much more confident with myself.  But most of the time, I think, I'm just too busy to worry about it much.  For now I will just ride this roller coaster and pray the screams are for joy.

Happy Mother's Day

Mom!  That's me, with my loving husband and four wonderful kids.  I hope all the other Moms out there have the best Mother's Day ever!

Play

Play
3"x5"

I love the bright yellow of this little quilt.  It gives so much energy to the purple and orange--a bit of sunshine shining on all that fun.  I really can't wait for summer so every day can feel like this!  I want to play outside, or at the very least, send the kids outside to play so I can play in my art room.

Flutter

Flutter
3"x5"

Flutter, I think that might be what I have been doing too much of lately.  I feel like I flutter from one things to the next, only without the grace and beauty of a butterfly.  How to make it look easy, that's the question?

Dream

Dream
3"x5"

Dreaming is one of my favorite activities.  I find it gives me energy and inspiration.  I start thinking about possiblities and where I want to go.  I get so excited in my mind that I have to take action.   I'm finding also that my dreams are an indicator of my long term moods. I know I am down in a rut when I don't even have the energy to dream.  So today's goal -- DREAM BIG DREAMS!

Discover



Discover
3"x5"

I case you hadn't noticed, these are my latest series of little art quilts.  I decided to go a little larger, 3"x5" (I know, I went crazy), so I could use my collection of metal letter to spell out larger words.  I could only fit three or four letter words on my mini 2"x3" quilts.  I mounted these on 5"x7" cards.  I thought it would be fun to post them individually and respond to each.  They are saved on my computer in alphabetical order so I am just going down the list.

Today's word happens to be "Discover."  What does it mean to discover?  I'm thinking that it is when you learn, find or figure something out on your own, without someone else just giving you the information.  I'm not very good at listening when someone tells me what or how do something.  Discovery is a much more affective means of learning for me.  It may not always be the easiest though.  Sometimes I have to do things the hard way.  Sometimes I have to do a lot of digging.  And sometimes I am so lost I don't even know where to start.  But it's worth it. 

Dance

Dance
3"x5"

I used to dance throughout the house all the time. Somewhere along the line I got tired. lazy. uninspired. To dance in the kitchen daily sounds like a wonderful goal. Fun, exercise and embarassing the children, what more could I ask for?